| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 151.3 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Yaracuy, Urama, and Aroa River basins in Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit cobble and boulder riffles in cool, clear upland headwaters and small creeks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 May 2017 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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